San José hesper palm

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A frost-tender single-stemmed palm with large, pleated, fan-like leaves, 1m (3ft) or more across. These emerge green above with blue-grey undersides. In summer it bears cream flowers on branched stems (panicles). The trunk is thickest at the base and tapers upwards

Scientific classification

Species: San José hesper palm (Brahea brandegeei)
Genus: Brahea
Family: Arecaceae

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Toxicity: Palms
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of San José hesper palm

Distribution map

Baja California

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of San José hesper palm

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San José hesper palm care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove the lowest withered leaves (fronds) to improve appearances and leave a clear trunk.

Propagation

Sow seed at 23-27°C (73-81°F) in spring.

Growing

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light. In growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on or topdress in spring. See: palm cultivation indoors. Outdoors, grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate poor dry soil. Frost-free conditions are necessary year-round or bring undercover during winter.

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